Hungary swears in Magyar as prime minister, ending Orbán era

Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday, marking the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power in the European Union member state. Magyar arrived at Parliament to formally assume office, according to France 24.

The transition represents a significant political shift for Hungary, which has faced repeated EU scrutiny over democratic backsliding and judicial independence under Orbán's Fidesz party. Magyar's government is expected to signal a potential realignment with Brussels on governance standards and rule-of-law concerns that have strained relations with other EU capitals.

The change comes as Hungary holds the EU's rotating presidency, adding weight to Magyar's early policy decisions on European integration and democratic reform. Details on his cabinet composition and initial legislative priorities have yet to be announced.